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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,621.95, 14,658.33 and 5,906.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,621.95, 14,658.33 and 5,906.24 is: 8,150.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,621.95 : 14,658.33 = 5,906.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,621.95/14,658.33 = 5,906.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,621.95x = 14,658.33 × 5,906.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,621.95x = 86,575,541.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,575,541.69/10,621.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,150.63

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